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Peer reviewedAston, T. J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Outlines an adaptive framework for the study of plants and their pollinators in which both partners in the ecological relationship are seen as maximizing fitness through efficient use of the other as a resource. Suggests experimental projects to examine the validity of these assumptions giving an evolutionary emphasis. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Ecology, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedKinchin, Ian M. – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Describes the Tardigrada as a group of animals suitable for close study in project work. Gives reasons for their suitability and an illustrated identification key. Discusses possible investigations into the ecology and physiology of tardigrades. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Higher Education, Invertebrates
Peer reviewedTamir, Pinchas; Amir, Ruth – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Discusses responses to student questionnaires used to identify the effect of instructional strategies on study practices and attitudes towards biology. Concludes that while organized teaching has a stronger effect on study skills, teaching by enquiry has a stronger effect on curiosity and interest. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Research, Science Education
Peer reviewedOkebukola, Peter A. – Journal of Biological Education, 1984
Examined the effectiveness of cooperative, competitive, and individualistic interaction patterns in promoting acquisition of science process skills during biology laboratory activities. Results (from 720 secondary students--352 girls and 368 boys) show that competitive interaction was superior to cooperative and individualistic interaction…
Descriptors: Biology, Competition, Cooperation, Independent Study
Peer reviewedO-saki, Kalafunja M.; Samiroden, W. D. – Journal of Biological Education, 1990
The results of a study conducted with elementary school students in Tanzania are presented. A number of alternative conceptions were revealed. The role of sociocultural beliefs in forming these conceptions is described, and the implications of these findings for science teaching and teacher education are discussed. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedDownie, Roger; Alexander, Lynne – Journal of Biological Education, 1989
The results of surveys of biology staff and students at Scottish universities concerning attitudes to the use of animals in education are reported. Discussed are survey methods used, the results of each survey, and bioethics in general. The staff and student questionnaires are both included. (CW)
Descriptors: Bioethics, Biological Sciences, College Science, Culturing Techniques
Peer reviewedShemesh, Michal; Lazarowitz, Reuven – Journal of Biological Education, 1989
Presented are the results of an analysis of the cognitive stages of tenth-grade pupils using a six-week unit on the respiratory system. The research design, instruments, and data analysis are discussed. A variety of cognitive levels was found and may be related to learning outcomes. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Developmental Stages
